Veal Stew (The Classic Balkan Way)

"Today’s veal stew recipe is all about comfort. This meat stew begins with a quick sautéing of meat over veggies. (All to form a slight crust on the outside and keep mouthwatering juices inside.) Spices, broth, and potatoes are further added, and the stew cooks to its own rhythm until the perfect ingredient softness and stew thickness are achieved. Veal stew (sometimes it’s just called veal soup) is one of those meals that’s on the (unwritten) menu of almost every kafana (kah-fah-nah) and restaurant from here until the end of Balkans. Kafana is what we call an old school bar. Neither a restaurant, nor a diner, nor a coffee shop, nor a proper bar. Kafana is in a class by itself. Except for alcohol and coffee, you never know what you’ll be able to order. Often you’ll find treasures like veal stew (soup) even your grandmother wouldn’t be ashamed to serve. These stews are full of flavor."

Preparation Time10 min

Cooking Time50 min